Be careful and avoid text scams

You may have stopped answering calls from unknown phone numbers long ago to avoid fraudsters, but con artists can still sneak into your finances...

Thought for the Week: Receive with gratitude

If we were to be honest, most of us initially resist change, especially the kind that seems forced upon us. So many times change...

Thought for the Week: In Praise of Fathers

The celebration of Father’s Day this Sunday comes in many forms with various activities. Primarily it is a day to honor our own father...

Thought for the Week: Giving and receiving

As we consider the Theme this month of, “A Hymn of Grateful Praise, I am drawn to sharing some of the native American Indian...

It’s always wildfire season

May was Wildfire Preparedness Month, with the danger of wildfires increasing as we head into summer. Last winter’s record rainfall generated a massive amount...

Thought for the Week: Grace and gratitude

June is the month we celebrate graduations, Father’s Day and the beginning of the wonderful season of summer. It also signals we are passing...

San Diego County is wine country

Last week was Wine Week in San Diego County, a celebration of the contributions our local vintners make to our economy and lifestyle. As...

Thought for the Week: Be open

“May You Be Open” is this Sunday’s message. Being open is willingness to be teachable, to be available, to open our hearts to the...

Recognizing the toll of fentanyl

On Tuesday, May 9th, we recognized National Fentanyl Awareness Day. Each month, fentanyl claims the lives of 500 Californians and nationally, fentanyl overdose deaths...

Thought of the Week: May you be merry

I believe life was meant to be one of happiness. Therefore, this Sunday’s message is “May You Be Merry”. It strikes pretty close to...